Moyco Abrasives, a manufacturer of highly technical coated abrasive products for lapping, grinding and polishing applications, is acquired.

J&J Scientific, a supplier of innovative, single-use products for the biopharmaceutical market, is acquired and becomes part of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics.

Saint-Gobain sells its Reinforcements & Composites businesses, including three U.S. plants, to Owens Corning.

Norandex Building Materials Distribution, with more than 150 branches, is acquired by Saint-Gobain, representing the company’s first major investment in the distribution business in the United States.

The Saint-Gobain Desjonquères perfume bottle business is sold to Sagard and Cognetas.

CertainTeed’s window business is sold to Ply Gem. 

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics sells its Synflex business to Eaton Corporation. 

Saint-Gobain Calmar is sold to MeadWestvaco.

Saint-Gobain acquires BPB, a global manufacturer of gypsum wallboard, which in North America becomes CertainTeed Gypsum.

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain North America produces the first “Contraflam®” fire-rated glass.